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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Barrie's Brandi Atkinson has her sights set on Cambodia after her store collected more eyeglasses than any other in Canada.
Every year, the charitable organization Give the Gift of Sight sees stores collect thousands of recycled eyeglasses for those in need around the world.
Pearle Vision in Orillia, where Atkinson is manager, brought in 2,330 pairs last year, ranking them No. 1 in Canada and No. 8 in North America.
As a result, Atkinson will deliver the specs herself to people in the southeast Asian nation of Cambodia.
"Clear vision is a basic right, not a luxury. I believe that," she said. "Vision can change people's lives."
Glasses can help a child do better in school and give adults confidence while searching for a job, she noted.
During her mission from May 19-31, Atkinson will administer three-point eye exams and try to best match individuals with their prescriptions.
Having not travelled to southeast Asia before, she's not sure what to expect. Although the itinerary calls for "work, work, work,"
Atkinson and her team of more than 20 people will have at least a couple of days to be a tourist, as the Lions Club will organize accommodations and "something fun."
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Barrie's Brandi Atkinson has her sights set on Cambodia after her store collected more eyeglasses than any other in Canada.
Every year, the charitable organization Give the Gift of Sight sees stores collect thousands of recycled eyeglasses for those in need around the world.
Pearle Vision in Orillia, where Atkinson is manager, brought in 2,330 pairs last year, ranking them No. 1 in Canada and No. 8 in North America.
As a result, Atkinson will deliver the specs herself to people in the southeast Asian nation of Cambodia.
"Clear vision is a basic right, not a luxury. I believe that," she said. "Vision can change people's lives."
Glasses can help a child do better in school and give adults confidence while searching for a job, she noted.
During her mission from May 19-31, Atkinson will administer three-point eye exams and try to best match individuals with their prescriptions.
Having not travelled to southeast Asia before, she's not sure what to expect. Although the itinerary calls for "work, work, work,"
Atkinson and her team of more than 20 people will have at least a couple of days to be a tourist, as the Lions Club will organize accommodations and "something fun."
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